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Mayor Kenney returns from Puerto Rico disappointed by the federal government’s work
On his first official visit to Puerto Rico, Mayor Jim Kenney was impressed by island residents’ resiliency and strength.
7 years ago
Listen 2:17Pushing Philly to mandate landlords have ‘good cause’ before eviction
NewsWorks Tonight's Dave Heller spoke with Peter Moskowitz, author of "How to Kill a City: Gentrification, Inequality, and the Fight for the Neighborhood."
7 years ago
Listen 5:18Raw sewage exposure forces closure of Belmar river beach
Officials say sewage overflow contaminated a New Jersey beach's water with unsafe levels of bacteria, forcing its closure.
7 years ago
Philly children’s book author fills a need with ‘Mommy’s Khimar’
A new children’s book from a Philadelphia author focuses on a mother-daughter bond told by a young girl who delights in wearing an Islamic headscarf.
7 years ago
Listen 5:12Delawareans remember fallen soldiers at memorial service
The service honoring Delaware's fallen military members takes place May 30, the date Memorial Day was observed until 1970.
7 years ago
76ers investigate critical tweets linked to team president Bryan Colangelo
The Philadelphia 76ers are investigating whether team president Bryan Colangelo used Twitter accounts to anonymously trash some of his own players and fellow executives.
7 years ago
Taking on a creative — and behind the scenes — role in theater
Production management is a special type of artistry, and it requires two outlets of creativity.
7 years ago
Philly’s Parks and Rec chief says Rebuild money needed more than ever
Morning Edition host Jennifer Lynn talks with Kathryn Ott Lovell, Philadelphia's commissioner of parks and recreation about the city's Rebuild program.
7 years ago
Listen 6:52Not just Starbucks: Buying a used car while black
Growing up, Wright-El said, he had experienced numerous instances of being profiled and harassed by police officers.
7 years ago
NewsWorks Tonight May 29, 2018
As Starbucks employees at stores across the country go through racial bias training, Tonya Ladipo of The Ladipo Group joins us to talk ab ...
Air Date: May 29, 2018
Listen 21:15Wilmington dubs street corner in honor of longtime ice cream shop owners
Mayor Mike Purzycki signed an executive order declaring the corner of Eighth and Church as “Bennie & Esther H. Broomer’s Way” with a new street sign.
7 years ago
‘Challenge to us, as black businesses, is how do we do business differently’
Owners of small coffeeshops gather to talk about building up businesses in black community rather than boycotting Starbucks and other chains.
7 years ago
Listen 4:16Photos document how history lives on in river town of Lumberville
'River Town Portraits' is a visual love poem to quaint Bucks County village.
7 years ago
Listen 5:26Young riders show off their skills at Devon Horse Show
Sapphire Grand Prix set for Thursday as show continues through Sunday.
7 years ago